Falls International Airport (KINL)
Medium airport · International Falls, Minnesota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KINL |
| IATA | INL |
| Elevation | 1,185 ft (361 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°33'58" W 93°24'11" 48.56620, -93.40310 |
| Location | International Falls, Minnesota, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,999 ft (914 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
| 13/31 | 7,400 ft (2256 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Falls International Airport at a glance
Falls International Airport is a medium airport in International Falls, Minnesota, United States, known to airline systems as INL. The field elevation of 1,185 ft (361 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KINL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 7,400 ft (2256 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KINL shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Falls International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Frances Municipal Airport | CYAG | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Baudette International Airport | KBDE | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Atikokan Municipal Airport | CYIB | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Range Regional Airport | KHIB | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Ely Municipal Airport | KELO | 143 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Falls International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,185 ft field elevation of Falls International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Falls International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Falls International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Falls International Airport is KINL, and its IATA code is INL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Falls International Airport above sea level?
Falls International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,185 feet (361 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Falls International Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.5662, -93.4031 — in International Falls, Minnesota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fort Frances Municipal Airport, about 10 km away.
Does KINL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KINL appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Falls International Airport?
Falls International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,400 ft (2256 m) with a ASP surface.